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Clark breaks record as Wildcats come up short in heartbreaking loss against SFA

October 8, 2022 by Connor Mullins

ACU fell to SFA on a 51-yard game-winning field goal as time expired on Saturday night, 41-38. With four seconds remaining, kicker Blair Zepeda, junior from Richmond, attempted a 54-yard field goal to win the game for ACU. His kick was short as SFA caught the field goal and ran to the ACU 49-yard line before being horse-collar tackled by the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: ACU, ACU Football, ACU Wildcats, Blair Zepeda, Head coach Keith Patterson, Jermiah Dobbins, Keith Patterson, Kobe Clark, Maverick McIvor, Patrick Jolly, SFA, SFA Football, SFA Lumberjacks, Tristan Golightly

Sema’J Davis and his ‘leaps and bounds’ toward recovery

October 6, 2022 by Connor Mullins

Spirits were high for the Davis family as their son Shemar was celebrating a 26-7 homecoming win for the Midland Legacy Rebels over the Belton Tigers. The Davis family went to bed resting easy until 3:30 a.m., when they received a call from Abilene about their older son, Sema’J.  On Oct. 8, 2020, ACU quarterback Sema’J Davis’ life was altered in ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features, Showcase, Sports Tagged With: ACU, ACU Football, Earl Davis, Keith Patterson, Koy Richardson, Michelle Davis, Sema'J Davis, Shemar Davis

Wildcats aim to axe ‘Jacks in first of two purple showdowns

October 6, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

The Wildcats (4-1, 1-0) hit the road once again as they head to Nacogdoches to take on long-time foe, Stephen F. Austin (2-3, 0-0) on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Homer Bryce Stadium. Though both teams reside in the Western Athletic Conference, this first matchup between the Lumberjacks and the Wildcats will not count as a conference game. The two ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: ACU, ACU Football, ACU Wildcats, Ethan Long, Head coach Keith Patterson, Jermiah Dobbins, Keith Patterson, Lumberjacks Football, Maverick McIvor, SFA Lumberjacks, Stephen F. Austin, Wildcats Football

Dobbins fuels second half comeback for ACU’s first WAC win

October 2, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

The Wildcats (4-1, 1-0) started conference play on a high note, earning their first Western Athletic Conference win of the season on the road against the Utah Tech Trailblazers (1-4, 0-2), 26-10. With its first conference win, plus a 3-1 start to the 2022 season, ACU sits as the top team in the WAC. The win also marked the best start ACU's ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: ACU, ACU Football, ACU Wildcats, Blair Zepeda, Blayne Taylor, Ethan Long, Jermiah Dobbins, Keith Patterson, Maverick McIvor, Trailblazers Football, Utah Tech Football, Utah Tech Trailblazers, Wildcats Football

Sidelined for four seasons, Maverick McIvor returns to football as Wildcats’ top gun

September 29, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

The sound of fans filled Wildcat Stadium on Sept. 1, a day of new beginnings for ACU football along with a new quarterback in the spotlight. Stepping under the bright lights was a quarterback looking for a new start. One who was anxious, but eager to get back on the gridiron after a career filled with ups-and-downs, hard work and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features, Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Abilene Christian University, ACU, ACU Football, ACU Wildcats, Central High Bobcats, Football, Keith Patterson, Maverick McIvor, Red Raiders, Rick McIvor, San Angelo Central, Texas Tech, Texas Tech Football

ACU heads to Utah Tech for WAC opener

September 29, 2022 by Connor Mullins

Following four non-conference games, ACU (3-1) starts Western Athletic Conference play this Saturday at Utah Tech (1-3).  Prior to the year, ACU was slotted at second out of five in the WAC preseason polls. Utah Tech, formerly known as Dixie State, was predicted to finish fifth. ACU is coming off a 34-7 win over Western New Mexico while the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: ACU, ACU Football, ACU Wildcats, Ethan Long, Head coach Keith Patterson, Jermiah Dobbins, Keith Patterson, Kobe Clark, Maverick McIvor, Quah Conley, Rovaughn Banks Jr., Trailblazers Football, Utah Tech, Utah Tech Trailblazers, Wildcat Football

Long, Banks keep Wildcats undefeated in Wildcat Stadium

September 25, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

ACU's home record remains untarnished after defeated the Div. II Western New Mexico Mustangs on Saturday in Wildcat Stadium, 34-7. With the win, the Wildcats now are 3-1 this season, the best start for ACU's football program since 2013. The Wildcats are also one step closer to reaching their preseason goal of staying undefeated at home, with ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Abilene Christian University, ACU Athletics, ACU Football, ACU Wildcats, Ethan Long, Jermiah Dobbins, Keith Patterson, Kobe Clark, Rovaughn Banks Jr., Western New Mexico Football, Western New Mexico Mustangs

Wildcats look to improve to 3-0 at home for the first time in three years

September 21, 2022 by Connor Mullins

For the first time since 2019, the Wildcats will have a chance to be 3-0 at home as they take on the Western New Mexico Mustangs on Saturday, a Div. II. program of the Lone Star Conference.  Last weekend, the Wildcats valiantly fought against the Missouri Tigers but fell 34-17. Two quick scores from the Southeastern Conference member thwarted ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: ACU, ACU Football, Head coach Keith Patterson, Keith Patterson, Western New Mexico Football, Western New Mexico Mustangs, WNMU Football

ACU holds its own in loss to SEC opponent Missouri

September 17, 2022 by Connor Mullins

Heading into Saturday with its first 2-0 start since 2013, ACU fell to the hands of Southeastern Conference opponent Missouri 34-17. Similar to the Lamar game with two quick touchdowns of 59 and 75 yards, Missouri did the same with 78 and 79 yard touchdowns. ACU scored two touchdowns in the second half but were unable to come out of Columbia ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: ACU, ACU Football, ACU Wildcats, Head coach Keith Patterson, Keith Patterson, WACFootball

ACU heads to SEC country to square off against Mizzou

September 15, 2022 by Carrie Johnston

The Wildcats aim to take down a giant on Saturday as they head to Columbia, Missouri. to face off against the Missouri Tigers from the Southeastern Conference. ACU's matchup against the SEC opponent comes after a 21-13 win against Prairie View A&M. After being down 13-7 at the end of the first half, the Wildcats held the Panthers scoreless ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Abilene Christian University, ACU, ACU Football, ACU Wildcats, Mizzou, Mizzou Football, Mizzou Tigers, University of Missouri

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